Best 2.5D Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,946 2.5D games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 2.5D game rankings were last updated on 3/20/2025.

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1. INSIDE

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

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INSIDE holds the #1 spot for "best 2.5D game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,358 positive reviews and 2,056 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 7/7/2016
Developer Playdead
Publisher Playdead
Steam App Id 304430

2. Fallen Aces

The A.C.E.S, watchful guardians of Switchblade City, are being taken down, one by one. Now it's up to one man, with two fists, to get to the bottom of it all. Fallen Aces is a crime noir FPS that plays right out of the '90s and looks like it's right outta the comics.

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Fallen Aces has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,414 positive reviews and 106 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $12.99
Release Date 6/14/2024
Franchise New Blood Interactive
Developers
Publisher New Blood Interactive
Steam App Id 1411910

3. MULLET MADJACK

MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!

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MULLET MADJACK has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,934 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,780 positive reviews and 154 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 5/15/2024
Franchise HAMMER95
Developer HAMMER95
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Steam App Id 2111190

4. Rabbit and Steel

RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!

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Rabbit and Steel has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,189 positive reviews and 225 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rabbit and Steel on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 5/9/2024
Developer mino_dev
Publisher mino_dev
Steam App Id 2132850

5. Illusion Carnival

A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now.

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Illusion Carnival has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,000 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,926 positive reviews and 74 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Illusion Carnival on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/12/2024
Developer KiZ
Publisher KiZ
Steam App Id 2796340

6. DOOM + DOOM II

Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.

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DOOM + DOOM II has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,124 positive reviews and 887 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 8/3/2007
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Steam App Id 2280

7. Halls of Torment

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

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Halls of Torment has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,441 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,260 positive reviews and 1,181 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 9/24/2024
Developer Chasing Carrots
Publisher Chasing Carrots
Steam App Id 2218750

8. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling

Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!

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Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,350 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,205 positive reviews and 145 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 11/21/2019
Developer Moonsprout Games
Publisher DANGEN Entertainment
Steam App Id 1082710

9. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,932 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,843 positive reviews and 3,089 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $3.99
Release Date 4/27/2016
Franchise Ori Franchise
Developer Moon Studios GmbH
Publisher Xbox Game Studios
Steam App Id 387290

10. My Friend Pedro

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

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My Friend Pedro has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,038 positive reviews and 1,162 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 6/20/2019
Developer DeadToast Entertainment
Publisher Devolver Digital
Steam App Id 557340

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Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Reviews and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). MULLET MADJACK on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Rabbit and Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Illusion Carnival on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). DOOM + DOOM II on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). My Friend Pedro on Steam. Steam Store.

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